Best 4 Championship Pork Butt Recipes
Calling all pork lovers! Are you ready to experience a taste sensation that will leave your taste buds dancing? In this article, we will guide you on a culinary adventure to discover the championship-winning pork butt recipe that will make you a grilling legend. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a perfect combination of tender, juicy, and flavorful pork that will steal the show at any barbecue gathering.
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CHRIS LILLY'S SIX-TIME WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP PORK SHOULDER
Steps:
- Inject pork shoulder evenly with injection solution. Apply a generous amount of rub onto meat. Pat so the rub will adhere. Place in a smoker and cook with indirect heat for 16 hours on 225°F. Serve with sauce on the side or paint shoulder with sauce the last 20 minutes of cooking. When done, the pork should pull off the bones easily. The internal temperature of the pork should reach 195°F.
AWARD WINNING COMPETITION BARBECUE PORK BUTT RECIPE
Steps:
- Preheat a charcoal grill to 225 degrees F. Carefully edge the coals to 1 side and then add 1/2 cup drained wood chips. Place 1 cup of water in metal drip pan on opposite side.
- Inject the pork butt with brine about every 2-inches and then rub with marinade and dust with Dry Rub. Place the pork on the grill, directly over the drip pan and cook. Be sure to replenish the coals as the temperatures drops, the chips as the smoke dissipates and the water in the drip pan.
- After 6 hours, spray the pork with Cider Mop every half hour. Cook until a thermometer placed into the thickest part of pork reaches 195 degrees F. Transfer to a platter, brush with the sauce and let rest 30 minutes. To serve, slice into 1/2-pound servings, place on plates and serve with extra sauce alongside.
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl until the salt and sugar dissolve and then place into meat syringe for immediate brining or reserve, refrigerated, for later use.
- Place all ingredients into a blender and puree. Remove to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator until needed.
- Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Mix well and store in an air tight container for later use.
- Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Mix well to combine and store in the refrigerator until needed.
- Heat the oil in a saucepan set over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until browned and crispy, about 4 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and add the onion, garlic, onion power, garlic powder, black pepper, and cloves. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the sugar and water and then bring to a simmer. Stir in the ketchup, mustard, honey, preserves and juice and then simmer for 20 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and season with the vinegar. Remove the bacon with a spider and discard. Puree the mixture with a hand blender and then cool and reserve for later use.
SMOKED PORK BUTT
We love pulled BBQ pork sandwiches at our house, so we make this every few weeks. The pork just shreds apart after it's done, and the smoky flavor is incredible. It's best to brine the meat overnight to help it retain moisture during smoking, but it's not necessary. There's a basic brine recipe on this site titled 'Basic Brine for Smoking' if you want to brine the pork. I like to rub the pork before I smoke it with a very spicy dry rub that I usually make up each time, so that it's always different. Also, I use apple wood chips because we like the sweet, fruity flavor they yield. When it's done, shred it apart, heat up your favorite sauce, and slather some on a bun. Authentic pit barbecue right in your own house!
Provided by Smokin' Ron
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork 100+ Pulled Pork Recipes
Time P1DT12h20m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- If desired, soak the pork butt in a brine solution for at least 4 hours or overnight. There's a recipe for a brine on this site titled 'Basic Brine for Smoking Meat'. You should do this covered and in the refrigerator.
- Preheat an outdoor smoker for 200 to 225 degrees F (95 to 110 degrees C).
- In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, chili powder and any additional seasonings to your taste. Apply this liberally to the meat and rub it in with your fingers. Place a roasting rack in a drip pan and lay the meat on the rack.
- Smoke at 200 to 225 degrees F (95 to 110 degrees C) for 6 to 18 hours, or until internal pork temperature reaches 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.2 calories, Carbohydrate 3.3 g, Cholesterol 98.6 mg, Fat 21.6 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 77.7 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
EIGHT-TIME WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP PORK SHOULDER
The whole pork shoulder is exactly that, a hog's entire front haunch. The average shoulder weighs sixteen to twenty pounds and is the shape of a large shoe box. The shoulder is comprised of two different cuts: the "picnic," which is the lower portion and includes the leg bone, and the "butt," which is the top of the shoulder, including the blade bone. In the barbecue world, restaurant cooking is different from competition cooking. A restaurant customer expects to enjoy a full plate of barbecue and to enjoy the last bite as much as the first. Judges at competitions, on the other hand, usually taste only a bite or two for each entry they are served. If your meat doesn't grab the judges' taste buds and make them whimper with pleasure, the blue ribbon is history. In fact I once heard a master barbecue judge say, "You can't win with good eatin' barbecue." It is very difficult to walk the fine line between good eatin' and good scorin' 'Q, but this recipe does it. It takes the base flavors and cooking techniques that Big Bob Gibson always used in his restaurant and amplifies them for competition. We add a seasoning blend to enhance the flavor of the bark-the outside crust of the meat-and we use injection to increase the moisture in the pork and permeate the meat throughout with flavorings. We use the same vinegar-based sauce that Big Bob created in the early 1920s to finish the shoulder. These modifications resulted in six straight first place finishes at the Memphis in May World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest in the pork shoulder category, an added victory at the Jack Daniel's World Championship Invitational Barbecue, and a first place at the largest barbecue contest in the world, the American Royal.
Yield serves 20 to 24
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Build a fire (wood or a combination of charcoal and wood) for indirect cooking by situating the coals on only one side of the grill, leaving the other side void.
- In a small bowl, combine the dry rub ingredients. Mix well and set aside. In a separate mixing bowl, combine all the injection ingredients and blend until the sugar dissolves. Using a meat syringe, inject the meat evenly at 1-inch intervals from the top side, using the entire amount of the injection solution. Apply the dry rub to the meat in an even coating, patting so the rub adheres.
- When the heat reaches 225°F, place the pork shoulder, skin side down, on the void side of the grill and close the lid. Cook for 14 to 16 hours, adding charcoal as needed during the cooking process to keep the cooker temperature at 225°F. Two small wood chunks should be added every hour to increase the smoke flavor. When the meat has cooked for 13 hours, start basting the shoulder with the vinegar sop mop every hour. When done, the blade bone (the bone visible on the side of the shoulder) should release with a firm tug and the internal temperature of the meat should reach 195°F.
- Remove the pork to a cutting board and let it rest for 30 minutes. Wearing insulated rubber gloves, pull the pork from the bonesby hand. Pull off and discard all visible fat.
- Injection is optional, but when done right, it delivers flavor all through the meat right to the bone. Keep in mind that you don't want to overpower the natural flavor of the pork. For the best results, inject the solution evenly throughout the meat from the top side only; this will prevent the liquid from draining out during the cooking process.
- Indirect heat
- Pignut hickory
Tips:
- Choose the Right Pork Butt: Select a pork butt with a good amount of marbling for better flavor and tenderness.
- Prepare the Pork Butt: Trim excess fat and remove the skin from the pork butt. You may also consider cutting it into smaller pieces for quicker cooking.
- Use a Quality Rub: A good rub will enhance the flavor of the pork butt. Experiment with different combinations of spices and herbs to find one you like.
- Cook Low and Slow: The key to tender and flavorful pork butt is to cook it low and slow. Aim for a temperature of 225°F (107°C) and cook until the internal temperature reaches 195°F (91°C).
- Baste the Pork Butt: Basting the pork butt with its own juices or a mixture of liquids will help keep it moist and flavorful. Do this every hour or so during the cooking process.
- Let the Pork Butt Rest: Once the pork butt is cooked, let it rest for about 30 minutes before shredding or slicing. This will allow the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful meat.
Conclusion:
With careful preparation, a flavorful rub, and proper cooking techniques, you can create a delicious and tender pork butt that will be the star of your next meal. Experiment with different rubs and cooking methods to find the perfect combination that suits your taste. Whether you prefer a classic pulled pork sandwich or a juicy and flavorful roast, the championship pork butt recipes provided in this article offer a wide range of options to satisfy your cravings. So, fire up your smoker or oven and get ready to enjoy a mouthwatering pork butt that will impress your family and friends.
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